To create a new software instrument track, press Option+Command+N, and…select Software Instrument if you intend to use a MIDI keyboard, drum…controller, or wind controller, any MIDI-capable input device, to trigger…sounds from within GarageBand.…You can use a MIDI keyboard to play grand piano sounds, or analog lead synth…sounds, or any of a huge variety of sound effects in virtual instruments like…cellos, horns, electric piano, and drums.…You've started out with a Grand Piano sound selected by default, and to change…this or to explore the sound library on the hunt for that perfect instrument, …you can just explore the Track Info panel and hit Command+I if it's not showing.…

Or press the little i button in the lower right--that will open and close it.…And just start clicking and playing your MIDI keyboard and see if there are some…things that you like. (music playing)…You know you can actually get into all sorts of crazy stuff here.…(music playing)…We have a whole horn section.…

This brings up a good point.…

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7/29/2011

This course is a comprehensive guide to the popular digital audio software from Apple, demonstrating the tools and techniques to create, edit, and publish music and podcasts. Author Todd Howard covers the ins and outs of the application, from interfacing with external devices, exploring Apple Loops, and recording instrument and vocal tracks to creating successful mixes, performing edits, and sharing finished projects. Additionally, the course introduces the new features in GarageBand '11, including Flex Time and Groove Matching, which provide powerful methods for editing and tightening up the rhythmic timing of tracks.